How to Train Your Dragon 2 [Blu-ray]

Movie just as described by seller - very happy with the product.

How To Train Your Dragon 2 packs twice the amount of emotion and beautifully rendered dragon scales. When I said the first film caught me off guard with its surprising amount of intensity. Well, its sequel may have just bested it. From epic large scale battles on land, sea and air to investing character development between a broken family. This a near-perfect family adventure that is hands-down the best film from DreamWorks since 'Shrek 2'. Hiccup's village has now embraced dragons, and his thirst for exploration grows. Whilst venturing across the vast seas, he comes across an antagonising maniac who wants to conquer the world by controlling dragons. What this sequel does, which many fail to do, is mature the franchise. Hiccup and his viking friends are now young adults, and so their thought process and understanding of the world has matured with its audience. And I cannot understate how important that is. They could've easily replicated the original and played it safe, but evolving the characters through age allows more emotion to come through. The enamoured relationship between Hiccup and Toothless juxtaposes the fragmented bonds between Hiccup and his parents, and it works! It so works! And I found myself quickly becoming connected with every character and the tangible connections between them. Upon the arrival of the third act, DeBlois just puts everything on the table. Soaring dragon battles that lead to a sense of loss where Hiccup may actually not prevail. With so much at stake, you are automatically absorbed. The absolute gorgeous animation just complements the fantastical world that is presented. Lighting was improved, character models were smoother and the animation itself was divine. Improvements all round! Plenty of comic relief (particularly from Ruffnut) to ease the grandeur of its story and, well, packed with so much heart and sincerity that it often overwhelms. If it wasn't for Drago being underdeveloped as a villain, this may have got the perfect rating. Alas, it is an outstanding piece of animation from a series of high-flying films that came out of nowhere.

Great film

How To Train Your Dragon 2 This film is deeper than it looks. If you’ve loved the Cressida Cowell How to Train Your Dragon series then it’s probably best you leave your expectations at the door as you pick up the popcorn. This is good as was its predecessor, but nothing could ever be as good as those wonderful books. Cressida however is credited as one of the screenwriters, which means this quite different treatment of her stories for screen has the weight of her storytelling skill. What remains from the books are the dragons and some of the deep themes and the fact that it is set on the mythical island of Berk amongst a Viking tribe. The names of the characters have also survived the treatment but the rest of the story is a made for movie affair, the antagonist from the books for example, almost comically evil - Alvin the Treacherous - hasn't made it through to the films yet but this is right and proper, as different media require different storytelling approaches. The story starts off fast-paced and frantic and initially you might be forgiven for imagining you’re being subjected to just another Disney Frozen piece of candy-floss and colour-fest full of light and zaniness, signifying nothing. However…this film has depth, emotional gravity and power. It hangs on a traditional five act structure and the point of no return is well tother side of the middle. Our hero has to face a deep tragedy (I will say no more as I don’t want to spoil it) and how he copes with this and how the characters around him respond turns this film into something so much better than the normal cartoon blockbuster. The story is lovingly envisaged, the characters are well drawn and not prettified. Disabled characters play a key role, both good and bad and even the very, very bad guy has a back story that offers us a way of looking at his evil from a redemptive perspective. This story has something important to say to children about the world and how it ends up the way it does. Evil is caused rather than made, which means, hopefully, evil can be transformed as well as being overcome. How To Train Your Dragon 2 is moving and emotionally nuanced. Sitting amongst small people watching it from the middle third of the story there were lots of difficult silences and half-hidden snuffles. The stories final act is very well-played and it’s all okay in the end but on the journey children experience the very real prospect that it won’t be and that life vomits up terrible surprises that will challenge, upset and possibly change their lives forever. A great family film in the tradition of Up, Finding Nemo and Wall-E. There are those fast-paced popcorn munching moments, but you’ll need to take the tissues too!

Loved it

The story just gets better

Great film

What a superb sequel this is. Upping the character development, action and overall scale HTTYD2 is the perfect example of how a sequel should be done. The story is beautifully written and high on emotional drama as well as the expected action sequences. It is five years on from the first tale and dragons are very much a normal part of life on Berk. Whilst most residents are happy tending to and racing their dragons, Hiccup has other ideas. He wants to explore the land far beyond his little island and discover new dragons. It is on these adventures that he discovers more than just dragons. The arc of the characters is fantastic and they really grow before your eyes. It is also refreshing to have an animated film which isn't afraid to deal with some difficult emotions. DreamWorks have really pushed the boat out with this one and it shows. The dragons themselves are so varied and full of personality and the flight scenes are a joy to watch. The action comes thick and fast and some of the scenery is just sublime and easy to get lost in. If there are any negatives it may be in the villain of the piece. He is just a little bland and could have done with being fleshed out a bit more but he successfully portrays a sense of real danger for our heroes with his army of dragons. HTTYD2 is quite a grown up animated film and as such some younger viewers may not find it as entertaining as the first one but over time they will come to appreciate just how stunningly well written and made this film really is. This is animation maturing into serious blockbuster and I for one cannot wait for the next chapter.

Un classique toujours sympathique à regarder

Pas auusi bon que le 1, reste un film sympa d'une autre époque avec un mix de fantastique et d'arts martiaux...

成長したヒックと愉快な仲間達の新たなる冒険。 ヒックの家族秘話を絡めながら、邪悪で最強のドラゴン・マスターと対決する。 ひ弱な少年だったヒックは頼もしい好青年へと成長していました。 発明家としての能力に冒険家 ? が加わった感じ。 リーダーとしての資質も見え隠れ。 一陣の風の様に大空を舞う相棒トゥースとのコンビも健在です。 そして幼馴染たちとそれぞれのドラゴンも個性豊かに成長。 彼らの島の暮らしそのものが、劇的に変化していたのです。 このDVDを見始めた時、偶々弟がやってきて一緒に見始めました。 姉弟揃って 「星5つ !」 の大感動。 実は弟は1作目を見ていないんです。 それでも物語の中にすぐに入り込んで、夢中になって見ていました。 勿論 2作品とも見るのがベストですが、 そうでなくても十分理解出来て、それ以上に楽しめる作品になっているということです。 この作品の上映が無かったこと、今も理解できません。 本当に素晴らしい作品です。 一人でじっくりもいいけれど、家族や親しい仲間たちとぜひ一緒に見てください。

Ich habe den Film heute erhalten und am Abend dann gleich in 3D angesehen. Um es vorweg zu nehmen, der Film ist wie der erste Teil wieder großartig. Die Geschichte ist aber nicht ganz so gut wie der erste Teil aber trotzdem ein sehr guter zweiter Teil ! Das 3D ist wie beim ersten Teil ausgezeichnet jedoch der erste Teil war schon fast ein 3D Referenztitel den man Freunden zeigt wenn man ihnen 3D so richtig zeigen will, jedoch hat man beim zweiten Teil bei den Pop Outs meiner Meinung nach ein wenig auf die Bremse gedrückt. Das 3D ist aber immer noch eines der Besten !! Diese Edition soll ja eine Deluxe Edition sein aber was soll daran bitte deluxe sein ? Es ist eine normale Amaray Hülle leider ohne Pappschuber jedoch hat es wenigstens ein Wendecover das man den FSK Flatschen nicht sehen muss ! Es gibt eine 3D Blu Ray, eine normale 2D Blu Ray mit den ganzen Extras und der Digital Copy. Kein Booklet, keine Papphülle, keine Extra CD mit Soundtrack oder sonstiges. Warum also dann Deluxe Edition ? Die Extras sind alle in 2D und es gibt sogar noch einen Extrafilm in 2D zu sehen. Sonst habe ich die Extras noch nicht durch aber es sind reichlich. Fazit: Diese Blu Ray ist für Animationsfans oder Drachenzähmen 1 Fans auf jedem Fall zu empfehlen !! Aber Dreamworks: Warum bietet ihr in Deutschland keine Steelbook's an ? Bei Zavvi gibt es gerade für den ersten Teil eines zu bestellen das auch ganz gut aussieht aber in Deutschland schaffen sie es leider nicht ! Schade. Das nächste mal wenigstens einen Pappschuber denn das kostet doch nicht die Welt oder ? Nachtrag: Habe nun die Extras gesichtet und muss sagen das die Qualität der Extras hoch ist aber nicht gerade viel. Es sind 3 Liebevolle Erklärungen dabei wie Fischbeins Drachenstatistiken wo alle Drachen in einem schönem Menü in deutscher Sprache und Text vorgestellt werden ! Es sind alle Drachen aufgelistet mit teilweise extra dafür gemachten Animationen ! Dann werden in gleicher Weise noch die Kriegsmaschinen von Drago erklärt und auch Hicks' Erfindungen werden vorgestellt ! Endlich mal etwas bei den Extras, was sorgfältig ins deutsche übersetzt und geschrieben wurde und ist ganz interessant anzusehen ! Des weiteren gibt es noch einen tollen Kurzfilm zu sehen mit dem Titel Das große Drachenrennen jedoch nur in 2D. Dann gibt es einige Entfallene Szenen die teilweise schon fast fertig gerendert waren aber dann doch nicht in den Film geschafft haben. Leider nur mit Untertitel ! Auch eine kurze aber schöne Bildergalerie kann man sich ansehen von schönen gemalten Szenen des Filmes. Zum Abschluß gibt es noch die üblichen Songs aus allen Dreamworks Filmen wie schon auf anderen Blu Ray Titeln von Dreamworks zu sehen waren. Insgesamt sehr hochwertige Extras die vor allem für Kinder sehr sehenswert sind !

ヒックとドラゴン 1で感動一気にファンに！ 劇場に３回観に通いDVD＆ブルーレイも即断で手に入れヘビロテで観てましたｗ 今回2でヒックが素敵な青年に成長していたし展開も思いもよらないものに。。。 ドラゴンの種類もとても増えて細かいところまでとてもきれいに描写されています。 ヒックのママはふくよかなおおらかな印象を抱いていましたが見事に裏切られました。 ここに至る物語が別途DVDで発売されていたのですね・・・レンタルですが観てよかったです。 とにかく面白いです。 ストーリー的には１でも思いましたが単純なハッピーエンドアニメではないんですよね・・・ ドラゴンの見かけによらない？かわいいシーンがたくさんありますし、いろいろなエピソードなども 練られていて現社会にもあるような突然の不条理なども織り交ぜて展開していっていますし、 本当によくできているなぁって感心しきり。 飛行シーンなど1も素晴らしかったですが更に迫力あるものになっていて とてもとても秀逸でこれ３Dで観られたら最高でしょうねぇ～♪ あーできれば劇場のスクリーンで見て観たかったです！！！ ドリームワークス作品ということでCGの緻密さも必見で目を見張るくらいとてもきれいで 肌のそばかすやしわ髪の一本にさえ質感にこだわって作り込んである印象です。 三つ編みもきれいに編み込んでるんじゃなくて不器用な感じですがとても雰囲気が出ていてGoodでした＾＾ 3の予定もあるようですね。。。 劇場公開してもらえるといいなぁ・・・ この際3の公開があるのでしたら1,2,3まとめて上映希望です！